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    Easy Vegan Dulce De Leche

    Published:Feb 10, 2022ยท Modified: Feb 10, 2022 by Keri Bevan

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    This vegan dulce de leche is smooth, creamy and full of sweet caramel flavor. Perfect for drizzling over pancakes, vegan ice cream or even brownies. And, it only takes 4 simple ingredients to whip up this indulgent caramel sauce. Who's in?

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    Everything just tastes better with the perfect sauce. And this vegan alternative to the famous dulce de leche sauce is just the ticket!

    You can drizzle it over almost anything that partners well with a sweet sauce. For instance, I drizzled it over my favorite cornbread recipe :The Best Vegan Cornbread - No Eggs, and it was fabulous. You might even taste it and just decide to eat it with a spoon. No judgments here!

    What's The Difference Between Caramel And Dolce De Leche?

    Caramel is made by slowly cooking down granulated sugar until it caramelizes. Dulce de leche is traditionally made by slowly cooking cow's milk and sugar together.

    Because this recipe is vegan, we're going to replace the cow's milk with coconut milk and coconut cream. The result is outstanding! And, it's dairy and gluten free.

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    vegan dulce de leche ingredients

    Ingredients

    You only need 4 simple ingredients to make vegan dulce de leche.

    • Coconut Milk: Choose a full fat coconut milk in a can, not a carton.
    • Coconut Cream: Coconut cream is different to coconut milk. It normally comes in a small carton. Using coconut cream will ensure that your dulce de leche is nice and thick and creamy without boiling it for hours.
    • Brown sugar: You can use either light of dark brown sugar. Both the work - the color will be lighter or darker depending on which sugar you choose.
    • Sea Salt: Sea salt and caramel just go together!
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    How To Make Vegan Dulce De Leche

    • In a heavy bottomed skillet or saucepan, mix together your coconut milk, coconut cream, brown sugar and sea salt.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer until the sauce is reduced in half, about 25-30 minutes. Some brands of coconut milk have more liquid than others, so you'll need to watch the mixture closely. The sauce will thicken as it cools, so don't go so far that you've boiled away all the liquid.
    • Allow the sauce to cool before tipping it into clean jars.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Serve over waffles for breakfast.
    • Dulce de leche is so yummy over nice cream. You could try my Espresso Hazelnut Nice Cream. Yummy!
    • My The Ultimate Vegan Skillet Cookie is the perfect candidate for vegan dulce de leche.
    • Stir it into your morning coffee or espresso.
    • Stir it into your morning porridge.
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do you store vegan dulce de leche?

    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one month.

    Is dulce de leche gluten free?

    Yes, it is!

    Can you freeze vegan dulce de leche?

    Yes, store it in a jar in the freezer for up to 6 months.

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    vegan dulce de leche.

    Easy Vegan Dulce De Leche

    Keri Bevan
    Vegan dulce de leche is the ultimate gooey, sweet caramel sauce. Perfect for your morning pancakes, or drizzled over brownies or ice cream.
    4.99 from 50 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 221 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 14 ounce can of unsweetened full fat coconut milk
    • ยพ cup coconut cream
    • 1 cup brown sugar packed
    • ยฝ teaspoon sea salt

    Instructions
     

    • In a heavy bottomed skillet or saucepan, mix together the coconut milk, coconut cream, brown sugar and sea salt.
    • Bring the mixture to a boil, and then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Simmer until the sauce is reduced in half. 25-30 minutes. *see note 1
    • Allow the sauce to cool before tipping into clean jars.

    Notes

    1. Some brands of coconut milk have more liquid than others, so it's a good idea to keep a close eye on your dulce de leche as it simmers.ย  Aim to reduce the sauce by half, but don't simmer it for so long that it's thick.ย  It will naturally thicken as it cools.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 128mgPotassium: 175mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Dee

      October 07, 2022 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      I'm literally drooling at the drizzle! Pinned and saved for later. This will be a hit with my family.

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        October 09, 2022 at 12:34 pm

        Hi Dee, I hope they enjoy it as much as we do!

        Reply
    2. Agnieszka

      October 07, 2022 at 3:56 am

      5 stars
      This dulce de leche is amazing! Seriously, better than the dairy version.

      Reply
    3. Kirby

      October 06, 2022 at 9:46 pm

      5 stars
      I have been looking for a solid vegan dulce de leche recipe and I finally found it! This was so tasty!!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        October 07, 2022 at 1:39 pm

        Hi Kirby, Thank you so much for your feedback!x

        Reply
    4. Nancy

      October 06, 2022 at 9:23 pm

      5 stars
      Omg I was Able to finally nail this recipe with your tips. And yay itโ€™s vegan too!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        October 07, 2022 at 1:38 pm

        So pleased it worked for you, Nancy!

        Reply
    5. Audrey

      October 06, 2022 at 3:59 pm

      5 stars
      Oh my goodness, is it possible for this to be TOO good?? Great recipe.

      Reply
    6. Natalie

      October 06, 2022 at 11:41 am

      5 stars
      We love your caramel sauce on my pancakes. It is the only sauce my kids want besides chocolate, so I always make sure to make your recipe, thanks!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        October 06, 2022 at 12:03 pm

        Thank you Natalie, that makes my day!

        Reply
    7. Stephanie

      October 06, 2022 at 10:44 am

      5 stars
      This recipe produces the perfect treat! I have so many friends and family with a dairy intolerance - I know this will be something I can serve them time and again. Really easy to make also!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        October 06, 2022 at 12:03 pm

        Hi Stephanie, so glad you liked the recipe. Thank you for letting me know! x

        Reply
    8. Emily

      October 06, 2022 at 6:02 am

      5 stars
      So good and simple to make! This was fabulous drizzled over waffles for brunch!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        October 06, 2022 at 8:18 am

        Hi Emily, Sounds delish! x

        Reply
    9. Alexandra

      October 06, 2022 at 2:43 am

      5 stars
      This is the perfect vegan dulce de leche - simple to prepare and so sweet and delicious!

      Reply
      • Keri Bevan

        October 06, 2022 at 8:18 am

        Hi Alexandra, Thank you for your feedback!x

        Reply
    10. Andrea

      October 06, 2022 at 1:55 am

      5 stars
      this dulce de leche is such a treat! so so creamy and delicious. will make again!

      Reply
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